Chapter 22: Sand Castle

“They’re no different than the Gestapo or the Khmer Rouge. The only reason you see them differently today is that they have something those others didn’t: a go-to-market strategy.”

- Thiago Garcia

“Do you know what the zeitgeist is?”
Thiago paced, looking everyone at the head of the crowd in the eye.
“Sexy Totalitarianism!”
There were many familiar faces in the crowd, and this speech was in no way new material. The folks applauding at this knew exactly where he was headed. And the extra attention he paid to these loyal men and women paid dividends in applause.

“That’s right, Sexy Totalitarianism. It looks good, it tastes great, and it’s music to your ears... at first.”

He pointed spe...

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